WHY OATLY?

Across the world people’s consumption habits and diets are evolving to be more plant-based. Enter Oatly, the #1 oat based dairy alternative producer in the world, with products spanning multiple categories.

Our sole purpose as a company is to make it easy for people to turn what they eat and drink into personal moments of healthy joy without recklessly taxing the planet’s resources in the process.

Sustainability, nutritional health, and trust are at the heart of what we do. We are building a culture that constantly upgrades each other so we can upgrade the planet. This is a company that shows great respect and a fearless approach to make positive change. Does this feel exciting? Well, this is where you come in. We’re now looking for a Planning Manager E&I to join our Supply Chain team in Malmö. In this role, you’ll lead our end‑to‑end Supply Planning function and play a key part in ensuring product availability, efficient use of manufacturing capacity, and strong alignment between demand and supply across the business.

WHAT WE NEED YOU TO DO

As Planning Manager E&I, you’ll have a central role in connecting the dots between Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, Finance and Commercial teams. You’ll lead your team, drive planning excellence, and contribute to data‑driven decisions through our Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process.

Here’s the main elements of the role:

Lead Supply Planning & Execution

• Own and drive mid‑ and short‑term supply planning, aligned with demand forecasts, production capacity and material availability

• Develop weekly and monthly production plans together with manufacturing, considering capacity, labor and utility constraints

• Balance inventory levels to secure service while optimizing working capital and minimizing waste and obsolescence

• Proactively manage supply risks through scenario planning and mitigation actions

• Communicate constraints clearly and early, and propose solutions to relevant stakeholders

• Collaborate closely with Sustainable Operations and other stakeholders on materials, co‑manufacturers and risk mitigation

Drive IBP / S&OP

• Act as a core contributor to the IBP cycle, including Supply Review and Pre‑IBP forums

• Provide clear, fact‑based insights on capacity, inventory outlook, risks, opportunities and service performance

• Support Finance and the IBP Lead with cost inputs, financial projections and scenario modelling

• Facilitate cross‑functional discussions to ensure alignment between Commercial, E2E Supply and Manufacturing

Performance, Processes & Systems

• Own and develop KPIs related to service level, inventory, and plan adherence

• Deliver structured reporting and insights to leadership

• Lead root‑cause analysis when things don’t go as planned — and make sure actions follow

• Drive continuous improvement of planning processes, tools, and data quality

• Act as system owner for planning tools (such as Anaplan, D365, or similar)

• Lead improvement initiatives within supply planning, inventory optimization, and deployment

• Ensure governance, standards, and documentation are in place and work in practice

Lead people & collaboration

• Lead, coach and develop a team of planners, building accountability, analytical thinking, and problem‑solving skills

• Build strong, trust‑based relationships across Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and Commercial teams

• Promote a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement

In this role, you will report to the Planning Director, and the location for this role is at our HQ in Malmö. 

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WHAT WE NEED YOU TO BRING TO THE TABLE

You’re a structured and collaborative leader who enjoys working in complex, fast‑moving environments. You combine strategic thinking with hands‑on execution and are comfortable making decisions based on data — while still understanding the human side of planning.

Other key competencies & experiences:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business or a related field

• At least five years of experience in Supply or Production Planning, preferably within FMCG and an international context

• Solid experience working with IBP / S&OP processes and cross‑functional supply chains

• Proven experience leading planning teams or networks

• Experience working with advanced planning tools such as Anaplan (or similar)

WHO WE NEED YOU TO BE

We think your oatsomeness is built upon the following qualities:

• You are a passionate advocate for sustainability who strives to create societal shifts and drive the plant-based revolution

• You have problem-solving skills essential for identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions

• You are a self-starter who enjoys building from scratch and implementing sustainable processes, structures, and tools

• You are highly collaborative and understand that our success as a company depends on our ability to work together to find innovative solutions

• You have a charismatic presence and a knack for steering conversations while diplomatically focusing the room on what matters

• You are an entrepreneur at heart, with the know-how to create forward momentum and the stamina to relentlessly drive the process

To be the perfect fit for Oatly, we believe you have a thirst for knowledge and are a result-driven person with high integrity. You thrive with a hands-on approach, even in times of rapid change. Your social competence allows you to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.

Finally, we hope that you share our values and have a great interest to carry out our mission in order to make the world a little bit better. 

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YOUR APPLICATION

Phew! Well done if you’ve got this far. We’re glad we’ve still got your attention because we’ve got one last super important point to make.

As you can probably tell, we’re a norm-breaking company. For us, diversity and differences are an obvious asset. We know that amazing candidates can sometimes be put off applying for a job unless they can tick every box, and that makes us really sad. So please trust your gut and pop in your application if it’s feeling right. If you have the curiosity, passion, and collaborative spirit, let’s do this together! It will be fun!

Last day of application: 10th of May.

We treat all candidates equally: If you are interested, please apply through our application system - any correspondence should come from there. This will ensure that the candidate experience is smooth and fair to everyone!

Love Oatly XOXO

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